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Valley of Five LakesFind five lakes for the price of one at Valley of Five Lakes, just south of Jasper.
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Hiking, Banff National Park
Explore Hiking in Banff National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Banff National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Upper BankheadHike along old coal mine shafts to reach the basin of Cascade Mountain
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Fenland TrailThe self-guided interpretive trail is shaded by a canopy of old-growth spruce trees.
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Boom LakeA nice half-day hike has it all - forest, an alpine lake and snow-capped mountains.
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Spray River West and EastChoose East or West - both are best when it comes to these two trails.
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Sundance Trail/Sundance CanyonA paved trail leads to a loop trail for the best of Sundance.
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Silverton FallsTake a quick one kilometer hike that ends at a spectacular waterfall.
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Johnston Canyon Lower FallsTake some time to check out the Lower Falls in Johnston Canyon, one of Bannf National Park's most spectacular natural features.
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Stewart CanyonThis hike is short and sweet, with lots to occupy your time along the way.
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Sunshine Meadows/Rock Isle LakeThe Canadian Rockies' most-photographed landscapes is seen on this hike.
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Tunnel Mountain SummitNo need to get into your car to access this hike - you can get to the trailhead easily, right in downtown Banff.
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Stoney SquawHike to the summit of Stoney Squaw for a different perspective of Cascade Mountain.
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Cascade AmphitheatreThis is one of the longer hikes that is accessible right from the Town of Banff.
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Ink PotsFollow the trail to see where warm water bubbles up from the Earth's surface.
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Healy PassHike this trail in mid-July and August and be surrounded by vibrant wildflowers.
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Bourgeau Lake/Harvey PassThe closest subalpine lake to the Town of Banff is Bourgeon Lake, seen from this hike.
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Sulphur MountainHike the switchbacks - or take the gondola - to the top of Sulphur Mountain.
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Cory Pass LoopThis challenging hike is well-worth it for the unobstructed views of Mount Louis.
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Aylmer Lookout / Aylmer PassThe full-day hike delivers 360-degree views from Aylmer Lookout.
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Castle LookoutThis trail leads you to a point where a fire lookout tower once stood
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Twin LakesContinue past Arnica Lake to the Twin Lakes on this hike in Banff National Park.
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Bow Summit LookoutThis self-guided nature trail begins at the highest point of the Icefields Parkway.
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Helen LakeThis trail leads to a lake tucked into the Main Ranges of the Canadian Rockies.
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Cirque LakeTrek through the mud on this trail the leads to views from the lakeshore.
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Sunset LookoutLook past the horizon and vertical for a terrific view of the rivers below.
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Dolomite PassIf you've hiked the moderate Helen Lake trail and are wanting more, give the Dolomite Pass hike a try.
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Glacier LakeThough it has a cold name, the Glacier Lake trail is actually snow-free early in the season.
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Sunset PassFrom the top of Sunset Pass, look left and right and all around for stunning vistas.
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SaddlebackClimbing up from the shores of Lake Louise, follow the Saddleback trail up, up, up and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of Mount Temple and Paradise Valley.
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Sheol / Paradise ConnectorUse this connector to hike both Saddleback and Paradise Valley trails.
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Paradise Valley and Giant StepsSpend the day following in giants' footsteps in paradise.
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Sentinel Pass ConnectorUse this connector to hike both Paradise Valley and Sentinel Pass trails.
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Sentinel PassSet out on this trail with steep switchbacks to arrive at two famous valleys.
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Wenkchemna PassHere's the trail for you if you want to hike Valley of the Ten Peaks.
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Lake AgnesThis hike is considered the 'most civilized' way to see the Canadian Rockies.
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TramlineThe trail follows in the footsteps - or, trolley wheels - of an historic tram.
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Larch Valley / Minnestimma LakesThe reward of this hike is the views of the Ten Peaks
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Lake Louise LakeshoreThis accessible trail gives visitors of all abilities a chance to explore Lake Louise in Banff National Park.
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Fairview LookoutThis short, uphill hike provides views from the top of Lake Louise and the historic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
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Bow River LoopThis interpretive trail leads through a rich riparian zone of the Bow River.
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Moraine Lake LakeshoreThis accessible trail gives visitors of all abilities a chance to explore the Moraine Lake Lakeshore in Banff National Park.
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Consolation LakesHiking this trail ins't any consolation - the views are magnificent!
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Lake Minnewanka Shoreline TrailThis two-day hike in the backcountry is popular during the early and late hiking seasons in Banff National Park.
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Glacier LakeOne of the largest backcountry lakes in Banff National Park is accessible via this suggested two-day hike.
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Skoki LoopYou'll hike up, up and up some more before coming back down to earth a few days later on the Skokl Loop backcountry trail.
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Assiniboine LoopThis looped trail begins and ends at the same place, but do you ever see some sights in between.
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Sunshine-Vista LakeCamp with Egypt, shadows and twins on this four-day hike in Banff National Park.
